Religious Freedom and Court Protection of an Overriding Social Goal
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A 6 page discussion of the Constitutional provisions for freedom of religion. Presents a fictional scenario in which a religious sect is distributing material which is found by a lower court to be libelous in nature. They are ordered to stop but contest the order in the Supreme Court as an infringement of their right to freely exercise their religion. Presents case law which demonstrates that the Court can intercede even when it means an infringement of the religious right to expression when their is an overriding social goal at stake. Concludes that the prevention of the distribution libelous material is such a goal. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPrligFr.wps

Religious Freedom Restoration Act
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The 1996-1997 US Supreme Court produced a number of important rulings, including the constitutionality of the Brady gun law and issues like doctor assisted suicide. But the Court's decision to strike down the Religious Freedom Restoration Act on June 25, 1997, was perhaps one of the most controversial rulings. This 16 page research paper provides an overview of the Supreme Court ruling that overturned the RFRA. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Relfree.doc

Robinson v. California (1962)
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A 2 page brief of the Supreme Court case in which the appellant, convicted of drug addiction based solely on the presence of apparent needle marks and a scab, challenged the Californian practice of inflicting criminal punishment for any such addiction. The Supreme Court decided that California’s interpretation and application of the statute resulted in cruel and unusual punishment. The contested interpretation and application of the California statute was therefore in violation of the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPlawBr1.wps

Roe v. Wade & Griswold v. CT / Reproductive Rights Issues
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A 5 page paper that outlines the basic arguments in both of these cases and considers the justification and a comparison of arguments in both. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Roe.wps

Roe v. Wade / Defense of Constitutional Rights
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An 8 page argumentative essay on Roe v. Wade, covering: original Supreme Court decision, economic, legal and political impact, benefits to society, and refutation arguments. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Roevwde.wps

Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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A five page paper on the life and contributions of this influential Supreme Court Justice. The paper traces her development from a young female lawyer in a man’s field, to a pioneering women’s rights advocate, to a brilliant and cautious justice. Bibliography cites five sources.
Filename: KBrbgins.wps

Second & Fourth Amendments Examined
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These two amendments are looked at in light of several contemporary issues in this 8 page paper. The amendments are also discussed historically, inclusive of their origins and examples throughout the history of the nation. Recent examples that involve such issues are shown, including Ruby Ridge, Waco and the shooting of five people in Arkansas in March of 1998. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 2nd4th.wps

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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This 3 page paper discusses Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The section refers to equal opportunities in education for students with disabilities. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Sect504.wps

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